Days after Delhi schools received bomb threats, unattended bag found at Connaught Place; police reaches spot
Connaught Place, on Saturday was on alert after an unattended bag was discovered at N Block of the area, reported ANI.
«The unattended bag at N Block of Connaught Place was checked and nothing suspicious was found inside it,» said Delhi Police.
Over the possibility of a threat, the area was cordoned off with the police team present at the spot.
After recent hoax bomb threats that targeted over 250 schools in the Delhi-NCR region, security forces have intensified their preparedness through a series of mock drills across various key locations in the city, including schools, airports, metro stations, and government buildings, said officials.
The drill was also carried out at Delhi's public transportation system, with a significant exercise conducted at Rajiv Chowk metro station, one of the busiest transit points in the city. This particular metro station remains in close proximity to CP.
On Friday, the NSG and Delhi Police conducted a similar exercise at the Parliament building, emphasizing the importance of security at high-profile government sites.
Furthermore, drills took place near Delhi's Jhandewalan Temple and at Hyderabad House, underlining the comprehensive approach taken by security agencies to ensure safety across multiple public and government facilities.
Hyderabad House is the State Guest House of the Prime Minister of India. It is used by the Government of India for banquets and as a venue for meetings with visiting foreign dignitaries.
Another drill was carried out at Indira Gandhi International
